[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Merck & Co. jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Merck & Co. · Multiple locations # Associate Director, CMC Multiple locations Full-time Director Executive & Management Listed on Merck & Co.’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/CHN---Beijing---Beijing-Wangjing-Park/Associate-Director--CMC_R414316-3) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Merck & Co.](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/) / Associate Director, CMC ## Job description ### Job Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management: Manage a team within China RA CMC, including performance management, training, workload oversight, and support for a healthy work-life balance. Ensure team activities are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal quality procedures. ### Cross-functional Collaboration and Risk Management Collaborate with departmental and cross-functional partners to share technical and regulatory knowledge, align expectations, coordinate planning and monitoring activities, and mitigate risks. ### CMC Regulatory Submissions Deliver timely and efficient CMC regulatory submissions across drug development and the lifecycle management. ### Technical Regulatory Support Partner with regulatory colleagues on product specifications, quality control testing, and inspection-related matters; provide technical input and facilitate discussions between China and HQ teams. ### Project Team Engagement Participate in China project development teams and work with regulatory and project leads to identify and address CMC needs. ### External Engagement Build networks with pharmaceutical industry associations and participate in CMC initiatives and task forces. ### Requirements BS, MS or PhD degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific disciplines; advanced degree is preferred; Expertise in CMC areas such as chemistry, formulation and analytical, at least 5 years of R&D and/or regulatory experience; Knowledge in CMC regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines; Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese; Proven ability in cross-functional cooperation, alignment and ownership in problem solving; Experience in managing and coaching a high performing team. ### Required Skills CMC Development, CMC Strategy, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Submissions, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Vendor Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. ### Employee Status Regular Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 10% Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): n/a Job Posting End Date: 12/31/2026 *A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Multiple locations - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Merck & Co.’s careers site →](https://msd.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SearchJobs/job/CHN---Beijing---Beijing-Wangjing-Park/Associate-Director--CMC_R414316-3) ## More jobs at Merck & Co. ### [Associate Director HPV Vaccines](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/4b93414a2258e2d67318/) ### [Associate Director, Global Oncology Insights and Engagement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/d3e46684b61050cdf34d/) ### [Associate Director, Strategic Forecasting](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/c00ef0a3dda73de23555/) ### [Business System Management Associate Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/d2855f96db897295ae0e/) ### [Director Field AI Capabilities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/merck-co/jobs/29bf291e72bfbcd0c54f/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [CMC Demand & Supply Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sanofi/jobs/4aff3c7649d6b2fb362f/) Sanofi ### [Region Operations Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/couche-tard/jobs/ae23bf56950151bc98be/) Couche Tard ### [Senior Director, Capital Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/a9d014e8e99dec7bbf23/) Aegon ### [FCI:Lead - PMC & CMC](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/axis-bank/jobs/10dff8c7e75b9071c4e0/) Axis Bank · Mumbai ### [Risk:PMC & CMC Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/axis-bank/jobs/f84374946fc693332c4d/) Axis Bank · Mumbai OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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